In case you were wondering, here are the Pagan Discussion Night topics for the next few months. Remember that Pagan Discussion Night is on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
June 2011: Sacred space and sacred places
* How ancient pagans regard sacred places
* How modern pagans define sacred places
* What makes a space sacred? Can it be destroyed?
* Creating a ritual sacred place
* Creating permanent sacred spaces
* Sacred places in other cultures
July 2011: Technology and Modern Paganism
* Internet and pagans: Blessing or Curse?
* websites
* elists
* Facebook
* Techno-Pagans
* How does modern tech blend with ancient religion?
* How does modern tech clash with ancient religion?
* How has religion evolved around technology?
August 2011: Pagan Community Etiquette
* Public Ritual Etiquette
* Public Event Etiquette
* Pagan Conference Etiquette
* Pagan Festival Etiquette
* Pagan Affection Etiquette
* Respecting Traditions
* Pagan Tools Etiquette
September 2011: Being Openly Pagan and Dealing with Discrimination
* What are your rights as a Canadian citizen in terms of religion
* How open is too open?
* How to deal with criticism
* How to deal with discrimination
* How to deal with religious repression/attack
* When should you display/hide your religious choices?
* Balancing respect for other traditions with personal religious freedoms
October 2011:The Unmentionables: Pagan Taboos
* Are there any topics that pagans avoid?
* Satanism, Dark Arts, and Pagan Ethics
* Paganism and Sexual Etiquette
* Non-pagan religion bashing
* Pagan tradition bashing
* Controversial figures in pagan culture
* Dealing with Pagan community gossip
* Blending pantheons: the Dangers and Benefits
* Is it respectful to blend pantheons together?
* Are pagans open to every religion EXCEPT Christianity?
November 2011: Pagans, Conflict, and the Warrior Path
* What is the Warrior Path
* What is the difference between a Warrior and a Soldier
* Are Warriors still relevant in modern society?
* What is the Pagan perspective on War?
* Dealing with Witch Wars
* Ethics and Dark Magic
* Balancing Respect for Life and Defending Yourself
December 2011: Pagan Clergy
* The difference between Clergy and Leaders
* Do we need Pagan Clergy?
* Possible Pagan Clergy Roles
* Who would qualify as Pagan Clergy?
* How does a community support Pagan Clergy
* Money
* Materials
* Bartering
* Physical/Moral Support
* Is Pagan Clergy Sustainable?
January 2012:Pagan Practices vs The Law of the Land
* The use of weapons in ritual
* The use of alcohol in traditional ritual
* The use of drugs in traditional ritual
* Sexual etiquette
* What children are exposed to
